Tag Archives: Croydon RSPB

Reed orders MPs to vote against environmental protections

Labour government is ignoring scientific advice on the risks posed by proposals in their new Bill, while senior ministers have been cosying up to lobbyists for developers, reports PAUL LUSHION, our environment correspondent  Croydon MP Steve Reed, the former environment … Continue reading

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Time to set the alarm early to make most of the dawn chorus

Right now, birdsong is at its brightest and best. Something called International Dawn Chorus Day falls on May 4 this year, marking a high point in birdsong, according to the RSPB, and making this week an ideal time to get … Continue reading

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Endangered Animals art exhibition, Clocktower, Mar 4-29

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Birds of Prey illustrated talk, Honeywood Museum, Feb 22

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Local Birds illustrated talk, Honeywood Museum, Mar 23

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Bird-watchers are on the look-out in annual species count

JOHN BIRKETT, of the RSPB Croydon group, spotted his first swallow of the summer at the weekend. He’s now preparing himself for a very long day on Thursday. Here, he explains why. Photos by JOHN FLYNN This month sees the … Continue reading

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Migratory bird numbers halved in 20 years calls for swift action

The clocks have gone forward, there’s signs that spring has sprung, and one of the true delights of an English summer, swifts on the wing, will soon be back in the skies above Croydon. These small, fast-flying birds are returning … Continue reading

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What’s Happened To Croydon’s Birds, Shirley Library, Apr 23

What’s Happened To Croydon’s Birds? John Birkett, an enthusiastic member of Croydon RSPB, gives an illustrated talk on how the borough’s bird population has changed in recent years. Tuesday April 23 from 2.15pm. Contact Shirley Library to book your free … Continue reading

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